Christopher sly coconut cream pie

1 9\" pie

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupPitted dates, soaked 2 hrs in 1/4 c water
cupPitted dates, soaked 2 hrs in 1/2 c water
2cupsWater
4mediumsOranges, juiced -=OR=-
cupGround almonds
¼teaspoonNutmeg
1cupOrange juice
1teaspoonGround psyllium husks, optional

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

CRUST: Cream dates & their soak water with a spoon or electric beaters, until smooth. Stir in the almonds & nutmeg until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom & sides of a 9" pie plate.

Make a smooth edge laong the rim.

FILLING: Blend the dates, water, orange juice & psyllium with 2 c shredded coconut until smooth. Stir in the rest of the shredded coconut, along with the vanilla & lemon peel. Pour the mixture into the pie crust, smooth the top. Sprinkle ⅓ c shaved coconut over the top & press down lightly. Sprinkle the rest on top without pressing. Refrigerate for several hours. Will keep up to 3 days.

Frances Kendall, "Sweet Temptations" Submitted By LAWRENCE KELLIE On 03-21-95